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ASCD 2009 Proposal
Comments from Meg Reading deeper and talking with Gail Lovely it looks like ASCD establishes some real road blocks for consultants presenting at the national conference. Specifically a "for proft" consultant may have to purchase space in the exhibit hall. Am I reading this correctly? http://tinyurl.com/5k3hw3 Because I am a "consultant" I don't want to stand in the way of anything being accepted, let me know your thoughts and if you would like me to submit, I will take care of it asap.
 * 1) Articulate the Web 2.0 Professional Development Framework in clear terms.
 * 2) Agree on the individual proposals we think should be submitted.
 * 3) Identify presenters for each proposal.
 * 4) Get commitments from individual presenters to submit by May 1.
 * 5) Contact ASCD to explain what we are developing for their reaction and advice.

Comments from Sylvia Yes - ASCD is very strict and they read the submissions bios VERY carefully. They do not allow consultants to present unless you have a relationship with ASCD (like being one of their authors), or you have to be an exhibitor. They define consultants as anyone who makes money from their work, even speaking fees. They also don't even allow non-profits is there is any fee or product they sell. It's the reason you SHOULD NOT put my name on the proposal, I don't want to jeopardize the chances for getting it approved. Of course I think it's TERRIFIC!!!

Comments from Dennis: Ain't life a joy! Thanks for the heads up. This is one more hurdle to overcome for our kids! I have highlighted some areas of common ground!

Comment from Meg Sylvia, Dennis, Gail, Sharon and all! Darn I already submitted with my name, sorry all I am sure I will be "bumped out" of the process. I discussed this with the next President of Illinois ASCD and he was unaware of "consultant clause" I told him it made me feel like I was a second class citizen, I never make "sales pitches" when I present and every presentation I do is based on word of mouth referals! Actually, I am great fun and passionate about sharing the message! At least we are learning together, the rejection will feel less painful!

Meg, You never know, it's not like they are going to look at your income tax statement to figure this out! If they consider your submission, they will most likely look at your website and make a decision based on that. We all know rules are made to be broken ;-) Sylvia

Consultants are individuals who offer professional development training for profit, regardless of the extent of their business or fame. Consultants __**may**__ be required to exhibit if any of the following criteria apply: Consultants **__may not have to exhibit__** if any of these criteria apply: Primary or secondary presenters whose affiliations meet one or more of the following criteria qualify as having a collaborative or collegial relationship with ASCD. The requirement to exhibit is determined by ASCD staff.
 * Consultants**
 * They operate on a for-profit basis.
 * They are an incorporated business or are trademarked.
 * They present proprietary material that is not available in the public domain.
 * ==They present information that is available in the public domain and that is not copyrighted. __(Creative Commons and the sharing culture of Web 2.0 defines us! The personal and professional are harder and harder to separate because we live what we believe 24/7, working to improve learning environments for educators and kids.____**)**__==
 * They are invited by ASCD to contribute to the development of programs, products, or services (this does not include being invited to participate in our Annual Conference program through the proposal-rating process).
 * They present material that is represented by one or more ASCD products (e.g., a book, video, or audio recording).
 * ==They meet criteria for which ASCD staff makes an exception: name recognition, timely and important message, or the fact that the presenter would not normally attend an ASCD conference (e.g., general session speakers, distinguished lecturers, or special feature speakers).==
 * Collaborative or Collegial Relationship**
 * The person or company has a joint agreement with ASCD to develop programs, products, or services.
 * ==The person or company plays a corresponding leadership role in education.==
 * ==The person or company noncompetitively advances the same goals and values as ASCD.==
 * ==The presenter is affiliated with one of the following members of the Learning First Alliance: AACTE, AASA, AFT, CCSSO, ECS, NAESP, NASBE, NASSP, National PTA, NEA, NSBA. (Time for ISTE and ASCD to realize that they can do what we are asking teachers and kids to do: collaborate, contribute and create)==
 * ==The presentation represents cutting-edge research or advancement of current thinking.==